
Looking for a private school in Boston? Let us help. Boston magazine is proud to partner with the Association of Independent Schools of New England to bring our readers the annual Guide to Private Schools. Use this list to discover and select the best pre-school, middle school or high school in Boston for your child.
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The Putney School was built by progressive education. Project-based learning might be fashionable now, but more than 75 years ago, we decided that traditional education wasn’t good enough for us. Today, Putney is a co-educational independent boarding school that still works exactly like our founder intended. In southeastern Vermont, we continue to teach students in…

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Located in Natick, MA, Riverbend utilizes an individualized, Montessori-based approach that cultivates independence and inspires each child to reach their highest potential. We emphasize hands-on learning experiences and rigorous learning through joyful engagement. Our holistic approach focuses on academics as well as social-emotional growth and wellness. Teachers carefully observe and track each student's progress, and…

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At Boston University Academy (BUA), kind and curious students are challenged to think critically, read deeply, and explore adventurously the wider world of learning at Boston University. BUA’s academic program combines a core high school liberal arts curriculum with college courses at Boston University. BUA students are as kind as they are smart, and their…

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At Montrose, we call every student to greatness – not to perfection, but rather to the best version of herself, as a scholar and as a person. Our rich liberal arts curriculum empowers girls to ask life’s biggest questions and prepares them to thrive at top universities. Our nationally recognized LifeCompass character and leadership immersion…

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Thayer Academy — an independent coed day school in Braintree for grades 5-12 — is committed to ensuring that students are known, connected, and prepared. This is Thayer’s strength, nurturing each student to reach their full potential in our classrooms, on our stages, at our playing fields, in far-off lands, and in communities around our…

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Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small, independent boarding and day school serving 220 students in the foothills of the Green Mountains. We are renowned for our tight-knit community that fosters natural interests, free-thinking, and lifelong growth. We teach our students how to rely on their inner compass and head toward their true north.…

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When you become a Raven at Portsmouth Abbey School, you join an independent, co-educational community that embraces your uniqueness and welcomes you as no other school can. You arrive at your home away from home, build lifelong friendships and discover passions you didn’t know you had. Catholic means universal, and our students come from all…

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At Newman, we live our motto, “Heart Speaks to Heart.” Relationships are the foundation of students’ intellectual exploration and personal growth. Our International Baccalaureate curriculum cultivates students’ abilities to think critically, ask questions, learn across disciplines, and develop research skills to thrive in college and become global contributors. Founded in 1945, located in the heart…

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Lelsey Ellis School is a PreK - Grade 8 school located in Arlington. Lesley Ellis embraces each child’s unique path, fosters individual and collective growth at every level, and celebrates all manner of achievement. We love that children thrive at different paces and how every student contributes differently to our vibrant community of learners. Our…

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The Fessenden School, West Newton MA, is more than an independent day and boarding school for boys in Pre-K-Grade 9. It’s the perfect intersection of tradition and innovation. A place where tried and true educational techniques are woven seamlessly into a STEAM-inspired, passion-based curriculum. A diverse, inclusive, and nurturing community that emphasizes academic excellence and…